How to plan trip to catskill mountains by Amparo0508

"Rainy weekend, but nice outing from the city"

How I did it: I used the state parks website and booked a campsite near the Catskills.  Because of the hurricane the week before, the parks people closed down the campsite I had initially picked out (it was in the mountains) and settled for one 20 miles away.

We went all the way to Newark to rent a car I had a deal for (through hotwire) for $150 for 3 days!! (can you believe it) Of course, this meant we had to go from nyc to Newark, which (train+ air rail +subway) was costly, but still better than the $500+ rate other car dealerships were offering.

It rained a bit and thundered overhead in the night, but all in all it was a great trip, and a necessary escape from the city life.

Lessons & tips: prepare for the weather, get great camping foods (peanut butter, marshmellows, etc), pick a location near hiking, and large expanses of green areas

Resources: http://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/


 

Sep 12, 10:57AM PDT | 0 comments | 4 cheers


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